Kramer VP-423 User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
VP-423
PC Video-Wall Scaler

Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 1
3Overview 3
4Your VP-423 PC Video-Wall Scaler 4
5Connecting the VP-423 PC Video-Wall Scaler 5
6Operating the VP-423 PC Video-Wall Scaler 6
6.1 Using the Front Panel Buttons 6
6.2 Using the OSD 7
6.2.1 Using the Front Panel Buttons 7
6.2.2 The MAIN MENU 8
6.2.3 The WALL ARRANGEMENT Submenu 8
6.3 The COLOR Submenu 10
6.4 The FINETUNE Submenu 10
7Setting the Wall Arrangement 10
8Technical Specifications 12
Figures
Figure 1: VP-423 PC Video-Wall Scaler – Front and Rear View 4
Figure 2: Connecting the VP-423 PC Video-Wall Scaler 6
Figure 3: Setting the X and Y Position in a 4x4 Wall Arrangement Matrix 9
Figure 4: Setting the Position of Each Display 11
Tables
Table 1: VP-423 PC Video-Wall Scaler Features 4
Table 2: The Main Menu Parameters and Functions 8
Table 3: The WALL ARRANGEMENT Menu Parameters and Functions 8
Table 4: Available Output Resolutions 9
Table 5: The COLOR Menu – Available Adjustments 10
Table 6: The FINETUNE Submenu 10
Table 7: Technical Specifications of the VP-423 PC Video-Wall Scaler 12

Introduction
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1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been
providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast
range of problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and
broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have
redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our
1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups1
Thank you for purchasing your Kramer MegaTOOLS® VP-423 PC Video-
Wall Scaler. This product is ideal for:
that are clearly defined
by function.
•Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, hotels and
churches
•Video wall scaling
The package includes the following items:
•VP-423 PC Video-Wall Scaler
•Power adapter (5V DC input)
•This user manual2
2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
•Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and
packaging materials for possible future shipment
•Review the contents of this user manual
•Use Kramer high-performance high-resolution cables3
2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; GROUP 3: Control Systems;
GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products;
GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity;
GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products
2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Getting Started
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Overview
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3 Overview
The Kramer VP-423 PC Video-Wall Scaler is a high-performance digital scaler
for computer video graphics. It lets you display the output over multiple computer
displays or television sets that are tiled together to form one very large display.
The VP-423 supports the following output resolutions: 640x480 60Hz
(VGA), 800x600 60Hz (SVGA), 1024x768 60Hz (XGA), 1280x768 60Hz,
1280x800 60Hz (WXGA), 1280x1024 60Hz (SXGA), 1440x900 60Hz
(WXGA+), 1400x1050 60Hz (SXGA+), 1680x1050 60Hz (WSXGA),
1600x1200 60Hz (UXGA), 1920x1200 60Hz (WUXGA), 1280x720 60Hz,
1920x1080 60Hz, 1280x720 50Hz and 1920x1080 50Hz.
The VP-423 PC Video-Wall Scaler features:
•A PC loop for chaining the PC input to the next VP-423 unit
•An On-Screen Display (OSD) for easy setup and adjustment, as well as
definition of the location of the output on the video-wall, accessible via
the front-panel buttons
•A built-in ProcAmp for convenient signal adjustment
•A non-volatile memory that retains the last settings used
•Quick auto-adjust (via the OSD)
•Operation directly via the front panel push buttons and the on-screen
display (OSD)
The machine is fed from an external 5V DC source, making it suitable for
field operation.
To achieve the best performance:
•Use only good quality connection cables1
•Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may
adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VP-423
away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
to avoid interference,
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated
noise levels (often associated with low quality cables)
Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit.
Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power
wall adapter that is provided with this unit2
.
Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall
before installing or removing device or servicing unit.
1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
2 For example, part number 2535-052002